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New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Soori Interview: My family members are brutally honest critics
Familial relationships-based films are the bedrock of quintessential Indian cinema. Right from son-parents, daughter-parents, brother-sister and even grandchild-grandparent, almost all permutations and combinations of this setup have been explored in Tamil cinema. Soori's Maaman, as the title suggests, explores the maternal uncle and nephew relationship, which is integral in Tamil family setups, and has not been discussed in detail in our films. Revealing the genesis of Maaman, which is written by Soori himself, the actor reveals that it was the result of doing serious films one after another and wanting to showcase his versatility to the audience and other filmmakers. "Prasanth first came up with a different story. It was good, but I felt I was a bit of a misfit for such a story. I have the habit of writing about my life experiences and interesting people as stories. Maaman is one such story. Prasanth liked the story a lot, and he too wanted to do something different from Vilangu," says Soori, adding that Prasanth was excited about making a family drama. "I sensed him getting excited with my first narration. I wanted him to process this story and get back to me. He refused and said he wants to commence the film as soon as possible," says a beaming Soori. Opening about the film, Soori has no qualms in admitting that it isn't something that has not been seen before. In fact, Soori, tongue-in-cheek said that many could file copyright claims about Maaman since it revolves around ego conflicts that are commonplace in every family. "I play a character, who is part of every family unit, and is someone who thrives under the responsibility of doing everything right by the family. It is almost impossible to hate such a character, and he is someone who the kids flock to. The film's drama might be about the uncle-nephew relationship, but it finds its base in a brother-sister equation. Maaman will be my contribution to reinforcing family values that seem to be gradually corroding," he quips.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's why Soori apologised to music director Hesham Abdul Wahab!
Actor Soori, whose upcoming family entertainer 'Maaman' has garnered a lot of interest, recently tendered an apology on behalf of the film unit to the film's music director Hesham Abdul Wahab for the inadvertent trouble they had caused him in their eagerness to listen to his music. Speaking at the audio launch event of director Prasanth Pandiyaraj's 'Maaman', Soori warmly welcomed Malayalam music director Hesham Abdul Wahab to the Tamil film industry. He then tendered an apology to the music director for the entire team constantly calling him up to request him for the songs in the film. In his typical humourous fashion, Soori narrated what had transpired. "I want to apologise to Hesham Abdul Wahab on behalf of the team. I think the team troubled him quite a lot in the end," he said with a smile. Stating that at a time when even directors normally found it difficult to get across to other music directors, Soori pointed out that the entire unit had got in touch with music director Hesham Abdul Wahab. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo "The director would call at the last minute and ask for a song from Hesham Abdul Wahab. He would gently reply saying, 'I'll do it. Don't worry.' Soon after the director's call, his assistants would, without knowing the director had called, again call the music director and request him for the song," Soori disclosed. "After them, the editor would call," Soori added as the audience burst into laughter. "At one point, the music director called me and asked me who LK was. I told him it was the director's last assistant. The music director then told me that LK had called him at around 2 in the morning asking for the song and at 2.30, the editor had called, requesting him for the same song," Soori said even as the audience continued to roar with laughter. Kushi | Song - Title Track Soori said he then called the director and told him that except for the director's driver, everybody else in the unit had got in touch with the music director. Turning to the music director, he said with a laugh, "I apologise on their behalf. It is nothing but an expression of eagerness to listen to your music. I thought I was the one eager to listen to your music and ask you but what I didn't know was that the whole town had asked you for the songs. You have given us wonderful songs. Thank you." The film, which revolves around the love a boy has for his maternal uncle, is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on May 16 this year. Apart from Soori, Jayaprakash, Rajkiran and Aishwarya Lekshmi , the film will also feature Bala Saravanan, Viji Chandrashekar, Baba Baskar, Nikhila Shankar and Master Prakeeth Shivan among others. Expectations for the film are high for a number of reasons. Firstly, the film is being directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, who is best known for having directed the popular hit series, 'Vilangu'. Next, Soori has again teamed up with producer K Kumar, the man who produced the actor's earlier superhit film 'Garudan' as well. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soori's ‘Maaman' gets U from CBFC; runtime revealed
Actor Soori is all set to return to the big screen with his next film 'Maaman'. Directed by , who previously gained recognition for the web series 'Vilangu', this film marks another significant step in Soori's acting journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Maaman' promises to be a heartwarming story built around emotional relationships and strong performances. Censor board awards U certificate to the film 'Maaman' has officially received a U certificate from the Censor Board, signaling that the film is suitable for audiences of all age groups. With this certification, the makers have confirmed that 'Maaman' is set for a theatrical release on May 16. A new poster featuring the censor clearance was released by the makers, generating fresh buzz around the film. The certification reinforces that 'Maaman' is positioned as a wholesome family entertainer. The rural entertainer will have a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes, and the film vows to be a crisp and engaging one. Soori's powerful return with a stellar ensemble and a rooted village backdrop 'Maaman' marks a significant outing for Soori after his recent performance in 'Garudan' and 'Kotukkali'. This film is expected to continue his transition from intense roles to emotionally rich lead roles. Known for tackling rooted and relatable themes, Prasanth's collaboration with Soori has raised expectations among audiences who appreciate character-driven cinema. The rural drama features a strong supporting cast that includes acclaimed actors such as Rajkiran, , Swasika, Jayaprakash, Baba Bhaskar, Viji Chandrasekhar, , , Nikhila Sankar, and Master Prageeth Sivan. The music for the film has been composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, adding an emotional layer to the storytelling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An emotional tale of a child and his maternal uncle at the film's core At its heart, 'Maaman' is about the bond between a six-year-old boy and his maternal uncle. The story explores this connection with warmth and emotional depth, aiming to strike a chord with viewers across generations. With its family-friendly theme and clean content, 'Maaman' is shaping up to be a film that audiences can enjoy together, making its arrival in theatres on May 16 one to look forward to.
